Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at HSBC Bank USA?

Accepted Answer

HSBC Bank USA pays a median H-1B salary of $191,250 for sponsored positions, with an average of $182,779. The average prevailing wage across HSBC Bank USA's filings is $150,913. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.

Question 2

What is a prevailing wage determination?

Accepted Answer

A prevailing wage determination (PWD) is a wage rate set by the Department of Labor for a specific occupation and geographic area. Before filing an LCA, employers request a PWD from the DOL, which surveys wage data to determine what workers in similar roles are typically paid in that location. H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage or the actual wage paid to other employees in the same role, whichever is higher. The prevailing wage column in the table above shows the DOL-determined floor for each position.

Question 3

How does HSBC Bank USA pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

HSBC Bank USA's average offered wage is $182,779, compared to an average prevailing wage of $150,913 across its filings. When a company pays above the prevailing wage, it indicates the offered salary exceeds the DOL-determined market rate for the occupation and area. The salary table above shows both the offered and prevailing wages for each individual filing.

Question 4

What are H-1B wage levels I through IV?

Accepted Answer

The DOL sets prevailing wages at four levels: Level I (Entry) at the 17th percentile, Level II (Qualified) at the 34th percentile, Level III (Experienced) at the 50th percentile, and Level IV (Expert) at the 67th percentile. These levels reflect the complexity of the job duties and experience required. The prevailing wage is specific to each occupation (SOC code) and metropolitan statistical area. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions.

Question 5

What is the H-1B salary requirement?

Accepted Answer

There is no single minimum salary for H-1B visas. Employers must pay the higher of the actual wage (what they pay other employees in the same role) or the prevailing wage determined by the DOL for the specific occupation and geographic area. The prevailing wage varies by job, location, and wage level. A Level I software engineer in a small metro area will have a very different floor than a Level IV software engineer in San Francisco or New York.

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Head Of Europe Desk - Kbgfjg279594-8	2	$205,000	$205,000	$205,000
Senior Corporate Relationship Manager - Kbgfjg102725-8	2	$197,000	$197,250	$197,500
Investment Counselor - Kbgfjg68085-6	2	$183,372	$183,372	$183,372
Corporate Sales Originator - Kbgfjg104273-3	2	$206,000	$206,000	$206,000
Vice President - Wealth Relationship Manager - Kbgfjg99330-5	2	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
Chief Control Officer Wpb - Kbgfjg68431-2	1	$225,000	$225,000	$225,000
Business Manager	1	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Associate Vice President, Sales - Kbgfjg73056-3	1	$105,000	$105,000	$105,000
Consultant Business Systems - Kbgfjg165886-3	1	$124,200	$124,200	$124,200
Avp, Credit Manager - Kbgfjg233387-3	1	$107,765	$107,765	$107,765
Corporate Team Lead/Senior Corporate Rm - Kbgfjg67714-8	1	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000
Director / Svp – Structuring - Kbgfjg68456-13	1	$270,000	$270,000	$270,000
Director, Corporate Sales, U.s. Kbgfjg197017-4	1	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000
Director, Corporate Sales, Us - Kbgfjg104273-5	1	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000
Equity Derivatives Structurer - Kbgfjg237359-4	1	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Cloud Data Engineer - Kbgfjg68613-5	1	$131,509	$131,509	$131,509
Director, Global Trade Solutions Technology	1	$188,178	$188,178	$188,178
Equity Derivatives Trader - Kbgfjg183950-3	1	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Equity Derivatives Trader - Kbgfjg183950-4	1	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Director, Customer Analytics - Kbgfjg68732-15	1	$192,500	$192,500	$192,500

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
New York, New York	34	$105,000	$202,500	$300,830
San Francisco, California	5	$108,000	$120,000	$250,000
Beverly Hills, California	3	$168,000	$183,372	$183,372
Denver, Colorado	3	$150,000	$197,000	$197,500
Mclean, Virginia	2	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
Buffalo, New York	2	$90,000	$100,000	$110,000
Chicago, Illinois	2	$124,200	$157,100	$190,000
Beverley Hills, California	2	$157,000	$163,500	$170,000
Arlington Heights, Illinois	2	$89,763	$110,636	$131,509
Depew, New York	2	$100,000	$132,750	$165,500

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